Gilead Sciences is seeking a Product Patent Attorney to work in its Foster City, Calif., offices. This opportunity involves drafting and prosecuting global patent portfolios associated with antiviral (HIV) compounds. Responsibilities include working closely with R&D to monitor the progress of Gilead's in-house research, evaluating freedom to operate and patentability relating to pharmaceuticals, and considering potential regulatory matters.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of intellectual property issues in a growth-oriented pharmaceutical company. The successful candidate should be able to independently identify legal and other issues potentially impacting the business. The ability to counsel research and business colleagues by providing clear advice is essential. The successful candidate is also expected to develop expertise in specific areas of the law and contribute effectively to legal and cross functional projects. The successful candidate will be a part of the product attorney group and will report to a senior attorney.
- Draft and prosecute patent applications (US and foreign patent offices).
- Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of assigned projects.
- Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate reviews.
- Counsel research and management colleagues in regards of patent portfolio and strategy.
- Review and assist in the drafting of nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property.
- Review proposed publications in regards of potential invention disclosure.
- Provide support for in-licensing and acquisitions.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
- Works collaboratively with other members of legal departments as well as internal client departments.
- Sets appropriate priorities with clients and delivers results within the established timelines.
- Contributes to multidisciplinary and/or cross-functional projects and with some assistance from their supervisor take responsibility for legal aspects of complex to moderately complex projects within the IP Legal team.
- Develops solutions and solve problems with ongoing input and oversight from more senior members of the IP Legal team.
- Judgment will be reserved primarily for completing assigned analysis in an efficient and accurate manner.
Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://www.gilead.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=15305&CurrentPage=1.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Foster City, California